garam masala chicken and root vegetable stew

Ingredients

• 2 - chicken breasts
• 2 - onions, diced
• 4 - garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, freshly grated
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled halved and cut into bite size pieces
• 1 pound rutabaga, peeled and cut into bite size pieces
• 1 pound parsnip, peeled halved and cut into bite size pieces
• 4 cups vegetable broth, low sodium
• 3 - strips of orange zest
• 2 tablespoons instant tapioca
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• - salt and pepper to taste
• TOPPINGS
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1/3 cup almonds, slivered and toasted